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BREAKING: Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru Suspends 25 commissioners, 62 aides, Details

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has suspended 87 government officials, including commissioners and permanent secretaries, for failing to attend a key state function.

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Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has suspended 87 government officials, including commissioners and permanent secretaries, for failing to attend a key state function.

The officials face a one-month suspension without pay and are barred from signing any official documents during the period.

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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 government officials, including commissioners, senior special assistants, special assistants, and permanent secretaries, for failing to attend an important state function.

In a statement issued Monday night by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, the governor directed that the affected officials proceed on a one-month working suspension without pay, effective immediately.

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The suspension affects 25 commissioners, 14 senior special assistants, 24 special assistants, and 22 permanent secretaries, who are also barred from signing any official documents during the suspension period.

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The statement further instructed all affected commissioners to hand over to their respective permanent secretaries, emphasizing that the governor is committed to enforcing discipline, accountability, and dedication in public service.

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